I enjoy watching the Jags defense, a lot. Reminds me of our units from a decade ago. I think they actually stand the best chance of knocking off the Pats in the post-season, followed by the Chargers (if they should get in). The way Bortles has come on is also inspiring for their chances. Speaking of the Chargers, I've always like Rivers and seeing him get a shot at a ring would be nice.
Both are also kind of underdog stories, especially the Jags.
In the NFC? Meh... I guess the Rams is a cool story. Hard to dislike McVay. Him and Goff having this kind of a season somewhat gives us hope that Trubisky can burst onto the scene next year.
I've also never had a problem with Brees/Payton in New Orleans. Kamara is unbelievable to watch.
What I do find interesting about the NFC, is that there really is not a favorite following the Wentz injury. Even before that, it was extremely tight between all of the playoff teams.
Unlike the AFC, who doesn't even have enough teams to field a good 6 team tournament. The NFC likely could field an 8 team tournament, which would be competitive from top to bottom. Any of the combination of six teams that get in, could get hot and take the conference. IMO. Outside of Detroit, who actually has two easy games to finish the season and could totally limp in. With ATL/NO/CAR all facing each other, along with DAL/SEA.
Anyone Finding a Team that They'll Pull for in the Playoffs?
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I will be pulling for Team "Ice Fishing".
Seriously, when the bears are bad I do a lot more hunting and fishing.
Seriously, when the bears are bad I do a lot more hunting and fishing.
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Pittsburgh and not because of anything related to the non-catch call v New England.
I really like Mike Tomlin.
Richie mentioned the Jags and I'm looking forward to seeing them in the playoffs too.
I really like Mike Tomlin.
Richie mentioned the Jags and I'm looking forward to seeing them in the playoffs too.
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I gotta gonwith the Jags. I really like how that team is put together. I want Bortles to shut everyone up about him.
I very much dislike Tomlin.The Marshall Plan wrote:Pittsburgh and not because of anything related to the non-catch call v New England.
I really like Mike Tomlin.
Richie mentioned the Jags and I'm looking forward to seeing them in the playoffs too.
I’d probably say the Jags because I wouldn’t mind seeing Bortles shut some people up.
I like Tomlin... I just think he is a downright poor head coach.BR0D1E86 wrote:I very much dislike Tomlin.The Marshall Plan wrote:Pittsburgh and not because of anything related to the non-catch call v New England.
I really like Mike Tomlin.
Richie mentioned the Jags and I'm looking forward to seeing them in the playoffs too.
I’d probably say the Jags because I wouldn’t mind seeing Bortles shut some people up.
He's been handcuffing that team this entire decade, IMO. Still getting a free pass because of his initial SB win, with a loaded team from the Cowher era.
Never seen a team more consistently unprepared, and playing down to inferior opponents. Every year, the same damn story. Then, they can't just "turn it on" in the post-season against the New England's of the world, what a shocker...
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Buffalo if they actually get in. I'm a big Tyrod Taylor guy. Baltimore, too. I like Flacco.
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I'm sentimental to Coach Rivera and like to see him do well.
in the AFC I've been sentimental towards the Cheifs for a while and I like Tyreek Hill
in the AFC I've been sentimental towards the Cheifs for a while and I like Tyreek Hill
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Pittsburgh. Always have liked the way the play from back in the 70s. A much better version of what the Bears should be.
KC is another team that I have liked to watch. They don't stand a chance, they shot their wad at the beginning of the season.
Anyone but the Packers (not in), Raiders and Cowboys.
KC is another team that I have liked to watch. They don't stand a chance, they shot their wad at the beginning of the season.
Anyone but the Packers (not in), Raiders and Cowboys.
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Rams in the Superbowl a year after a decade of Jeff fisher mediocrity would be hilarious.
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I like the Rams, but a 5th Super Bowl loss for the Vikes would be sweet if it came to that.
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in their own stadium!staleystarch wrote:I like the Rams, but a 5th Super Bowl loss for the Vikes would be sweet if it came to that.
that would be extremely vikes.
Losing a Super Bowl in your own stadium would be... really something.RustyTrubisky wrote:in their own stadium!staleystarch wrote:I like the Rams, but a 5th Super Bowl loss for the Vikes would be sweet if it came to that.
that would be extremely vikes.
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i didnt think of this initially, but drew magary pointed out the other day that a vikes/bills superbowl is in play and that the universe would probably collapse upon itself if that happened.
Too bad that didn't happen in Super Bowl 50. Super Bowl L.RustyTrubisky wrote:i didnt think of this initially, but drew magary pointed out the other day that a vikes/bills superbowl is in play and that the universe would probably collapse upon itself if that happened.
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Packers are just as out as the Bears, and that makes me very happy.
I would like to see Buffalo do well. Tyrod Taylor is a local kid, and Sean McDermott is a fellow William and Mary alum.
Kinda cool that 2 NFL head coaches were teammates at W&M, even though I dislike Tomlin and the Steelers.
I would like to see Buffalo do well. Tyrod Taylor is a local kid, and Sean McDermott is a fellow William and Mary alum.
Kinda cool that 2 NFL head coaches were teammates at W&M, even though I dislike Tomlin and the Steelers.
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Looks like the Chiefs were, well, an Andy Reid team in the playoffs.
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I was thinking the same thing staley. Rams were just a little too inexperienced and the Falcons seem to be on a mission.
It would be interesting to see the Bills win today.
It would be interesting to see the Bills win today.
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If we had Vikes/Bills Super Bowl I am picturing the league declaring no winner after neither team could break the tie during the 100th overtime period.
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Panthers/Jags super bowl would be kinda cool. Both expansion teams making it to the Championship and all.
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I don't think I could handle all the sentimental cheeseball / meatball talk if the Vikings make it to the Super Bowl.
I was hoping to see Rams v either the Steelers or the Patriots. Now whoever makes it out of the NFC is fine, although the Eagles would be great if Flip is our next coach.
Ultimately I'd like to see the Steelers win the whole thing, but I'd be good with the Patriots again.
I was hoping to see Rams v either the Steelers or the Patriots. Now whoever makes it out of the NFC is fine, although the Eagles would be great if Flip is our next coach.
Ultimately I'd like to see the Steelers win the whole thing, but I'd be good with the Patriots again.
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Decided to skip the 3rd and half of the 4th are. Thank goodness for that. That was an offensive offensive display.
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